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ovation

[oh-vey-shuhn] / oʊˈveɪ ʃən /


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There was even a World Series star coming out of the bullpen, new cult hero Will Klein entering the game to the night’s loudest ovation and throwing a scoreless inning.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

They repaid the favor with a standing ovation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

The crowd in Los Angeles loved it: His win was greeted with a standing ovation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

He received a standing ovation when he was substituted after 64 minutes, unlike the Egyptian, who simply could not do anything right when he came on.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

Petey, both versions, got the first standing ovation of their life.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles




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